Duncan Croad

Practice and Contact Information

Professional Address

The Retreat, Canine Hydrotherapy
and Rehabilitation
Tavistock Road
Okehampton
DEVON
EX20 4LR
UK

The Retreat, Canine Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre

Tavistock Road
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 4LR
UK

All RCHs either hold a valid Canine First Aid certificate or are registered vets or vet nurses. All RCHs have insurance cover in place for both Public Liability and Professional Indemnity.

Qualifications

ABC Level 3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy for small Animals

Qualification awarded on 08 Dec 11 by Greyfriars

Training

Canine First Aid Training

Training completed on 28 Apr 24 with Allwinds

Canine First Aid Training

Training completed on 11 May 22 with AllWinds

Canine First Aid Training

Training completed on 09 Jun 20 with Greyfriars

Canine First Aid Training

Training completed on 15 Jul 18 with Greyfriars

Canine First Aid Training

Training completed on 17 Jul 16 with Canine First Aid and South West

Canine First Aid Training

Training completed on 20 Apr 15 with Bicton College

Fast Track Course

Training completed on 21 Nov 10 with Greyfriars

Continued Professional Development

Water Intoxication

Completed on 26 Feb 25 at NARCH

Dog Training by Steve Mann

Completed on 18 Feb 25 at BBC Maestro

Setting Up Your Rescue For Success - R.U.S.H Approach

Completed on 05 Feb 25 at Know Your Dog

Introduction_to_Anatomy_and_Vi_Product_Group

Completed on 04 Feb 25 at Covetrus

Overview of Stifle Anatomy and Cruciate Surgery

Completed on 04 Feb 25 at Covetrus

Lyme Disease in Pets and People

Completed on 03 Feb 25 at Zoetis

Alternatives to Pharmaceuticals in Management of OA

Completed on 03 Feb 25 at Vet Active Life - Lintbells

Mobility Matters: Nutrition

Completed on 03 Feb 25 at Vet Active Life - Lintbells

Mobility and Pain Management

Completed on 03 Feb 25 at Vet Active Life - Lintbells

Mobility Matters: Multimodal approach to management of OA

Completed on 03 Feb 25 at Vet Active Life - Lintbells

The Key Steps to Diagnosing OA in Dogs

Completed on 02 Feb 25 at Zoetis

Breaking the Silence on Chronic OA Pain

Completed on 02 Feb 25 at Zoetis

The Key Steps to Diagnosing OA in Dogs

Completed on 02 Feb 25 at Zoetis

Detecting and Measuring OA Pain in young dogs

Completed on 02 Feb 25 at Zoetis

How to Recognise and Assess Canine OA Pain

Completed on 02 Feb 25 at Zoetis

Canine osteoarthritis - The physiotherapist's perspective

Completed on 02 Feb 25 at Boehringer

Canine pain management: Introducing the colorado state university canine acute painscale

Completed on 02 Feb 25 at Boehringer

Enrichment Games for Dogs, Timi Foster

Completed on 31 Jan 25 at ASBN 9798871149966

Grammar matters

Completed on 05 Jan 25 at Open Learn

Unleashing the Potential: Medium Chain Triglycerides in the Battle Against Canine Epilepsy

Completed on 22 Nov 24 at The Webinar Vet

Extraction of persisting deciduous teeth in dogs

Completed on 22 Nov 24 at The Webinar Vet

Bridging the Gap: What Oncologists Wish GPs Knew About Veterinary Oncology

Completed on 22 Nov 24 at The Webinar Vet

Presenting Information

Completed on 20 Nov 24 at The Open University

Commercial Awareness

Completed on 20 Nov 24 at The Open University

Pet Joint Health

Completed on 19 Nov 24 at Beaphar

Mental Exercises for Dogs

Completed on 08 Oct 24 at ISBN: 9798566060880

Why the Obsession with the Canine Water Treadmill?

Completed on 02 Oct 24 at Onlinepethealth

Book: Is My Vet For Real?

Completed on 13 Aug 24 at Dr Lennon Foo ISBN 9781838169602

Weight Management

Completed on 11 Aug 24 at Hills

Importance of Taste in Foods for Pets with Cancer

Completed on 11 Aug 24 at Hills

Scaredy Cat and Petrified Pup: Nursing through the Fireworks

Completed on 10 Aug 24 at Innovet

How to partner with pet owners to optimise the management of canine OA patients

Completed on 10 Aug 24 at Zoetis

Osteoarthritis; Management of the Diagnosed Patient

Completed on 10 Aug 24 at Zoetis

The Future of OA Management: Progressive Strategy for a Progressive Disease

Completed on 10 Aug 24 at Zoetis

Canine First Aid

Completed on 28 Apr 24 at Allwinds

Human First Aid Training

Completed on 08 Dec 23 at Joe Rice First Aid Training

Dog Training

Completed on 06 Nov 23 at Carefree Canines

Canine Calming

Completed on 30 Oct 23 at Beaphar

Joint Health and Maintaining Movement

Completed on 30 Oct 23 at Beaphar

Gut Health Digestive Disorders in Dogs & Cats

Completed on 27 Oct 23 at Ceva

Mobility Matters: Setting up an OA rehab plan

Completed on 27 Oct 23 at Vet Active Life - Lintbells

Practical management of spinal pain

Completed on 27 Oct 23 at Boehringer

Canine osteoarthritis - The dog owner’s perspective

Completed on 27 Oct 23 at Boehringer

Guide to effective owner communication

Completed on 27 Oct 23 at Boehringer

Clinical management of canine DCM

Completed on 27 Oct 23 at Boehringer

Client satisfaction goals and challenges

Completed on 26 Oct 23 at Boehringer

How can I optimise my management of chronic joint pain in dogs?

Completed on 26 Oct 23 at Boehringer

Why is this dog lame?

Completed on 26 Oct 23 at Boehringer

Spinal Trauma - Emergency Management

Completed on 26 Oct 23 at Boehringer

10 minutes to change a life...talking to owners about DCM

Completed on 26 Oct 23 at Boehringer

Book: The Forever Dog

Completed on 26 Oct 23 at ISBN 978-0-00-846742-5

Book: Help Your Dog Heal Itself

Completed on 26 Oct 23 at ISBN: 978-0-9524827-3-4

Cutaneous Round Cell Tumours in Dogs: Differentials and Diagnostic Dilemmas

Completed on 16 Jan 23 at The Webinar Vet

Diagnosing Lumps in the Clinic: DIY Tips (and a peek at the future)

Completed on 16 Jan 23 at The Webinar Vet

Narch Education seminar

Completed on 09 Oct 22 at narch

Understanding reactive dogs

Completed on 01 Jun 22 at Book

Understanding reactive dogs

Completed on 01 Jun 22 at book

First Aid

Completed on 11 May 22 at AllWinds

Animal Anatomy Artist

Completed on 04 May 22 at book

Animal Anatomy ArtistISBN

Completed on 04 May 22 at book

How to Triumph Over Phobias in the Vet World

Completed on 22 Dec 21 at The Webinar Vet

Using behavioural science to improve communication

Completed on 22 Dec 21 at The Webinar Vet

Clinical Uses of Hemp Extracts

Completed on 22 Dec 21 at The Webinar Vet

Physiotherapy

Completed on 16 Dec 21 at Moor2sea

Chronic Illness In Practice: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Completed on 30 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

The environmental fate of pet flea products

Completed on 30 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

The science behind behaviour change, particularly in relation to helping owners to manage the weight of their dogs and cats

Completed on 29 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

Don’t let lungworm catch you out

Completed on 26 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

StreetVetting: The Power of Pets and Companionship

Completed on 22 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

Who says I am not in pain?: the relationship between canine pain and behaviour

Completed on 22 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

PAW 2021: How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected pet wellbeing in the UK?

Completed on 22 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

The skin barrier: a key element in canine atopic dermatitis

Completed on 21 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

A Surgeon’s Perspective on the Current Trends in the Management of Degenerative Joint Issues

Completed on 02 Nov 21 at The Webinar Vet

Tooth Fractures - What you need to know

Completed on 03 Dec 20 at The Webinar Vet

Practical Tips for Clinical application of Hemp CBD+CBDA

Completed on 03 Dec 20 at The Webinar Vet

Wound Biofilm and Exudate Management in Small Animal Wound Care

Completed on 03 Dec 20 at The Webinar Vet

Veterinary Care in the Face of COVID-19: Is Cancer an Emergency?

Completed on 03 Dec 20 at the Webinar Vet

First Aid Training

Completed on 09 Nov 20 at Joe Rice

First Aid for Canine Hydrotherapists Online Refresher Course

Completed on 09 Jun 20 at Greyfriars

CPD Allowance

Completed on 21 Apr 20 at NARCH

Physio Therapy

Completed on 13 Dec 19 at Gill Hayes

Tackling Pet Obesity: where are we getting it right, and wrong?

Completed on 20 May 19 at The Webinar Vet

Promoting a healthy gut-brain axis in animals

Completed on 26 Mar 19 at The Webinar Vet

Inflammatory airway disorders in dogs: diagnosis and therapy

Completed on 04 Mar 19 at The Webinar Vet

Management of epileptic dogs

Completed on 20 Feb 19 at The Webinar Vet

Canine Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Seminar

Completed on 03 Feb 19 at Chapel Farm

Vestibular Syndrome in dogs and Cats

Completed on 16 Jan 19 at Cave Veterinary Specialists

Do you see what I see

Completed on 02 Dec 18 at Devon Dog Services

New data insights on canine nutrition, behaviour and health

Completed on 08 Nov 18 at The Webinar Vet

Confused about raw feeding?

Completed on 08 Nov 18 at Webinar vet

Laser Therapy in small Animals

Completed on 08 Nov 18 at Webinar vet - Stephen Barabas

Novel Treatment in canine and feline Epilepsy

Completed on 24 Oct 18 at Cave Veterinary Specialists

IDD – Now Pet Insurance is so much easier!

Completed on 12 Oct 18 at The Webinar Vet

Manual Handling

Completed on 28 Aug 18 at SHE Train.com

Easing the Compliance of Medicating Cats

Completed on 31 Jul 18 at The Webinar Vet

Refresher Canine First Aid

Completed on 15 Jul 18 at Greyfriars

Puppies, poop and protein

Completed on 15 May 18 at The Webinar Vet

Interactive abdominal Imaging Tour and Advances in canine shoulder injury

Completed on 01 Mar 18 at Ridge Referrals

Basic Excel

Completed on 31 Dec 17 at Skillsology

Practical Physiotherapy For Veterinary Nurses

Completed on 31 Dec 17 at Donna Carver

Approach to bite wounds and respiratory emergencies

Completed on 29 Nov 17 at Webinar vet

Emergency First Aid at work

Completed on 27 Nov 17 at Joe Rice First Aid Training

All the P's Pancreatitis and Pain Assessment in Dogs and Cats

Completed on 25 Oct 17 at Cave Veterinary Specialists

Noise-Related Anxiety in Dogs, and How to Manage It

Completed on 23 Oct 17 at The Webinar Vet

Canine Nutrition: Dispelling the myths and misconceptions

Completed on 19 Sep 17 at Webinar vet - Sean McCormack

Observation of orthopaedic procedure

Completed on 23 Jun 17 at Okeford Veterinary Centre

Book: Help your dog Heal Itself

Completed on 17 Dec 16 at Caroline Ingraham

Growl Class Workshop

Completed on 10 Oct 16 at Ian Dunbar

Canine First Aid

Completed on 17 Jul 16 at Canine First Aid and South West

Rehabilitation for working and agility Dogs

Completed on 31 Jan 16 at FORWARD

Taking your pet Abroad

Completed on 28 Oct 15 at Okeford Veterinary Centre

Narch Seminar

Completed on 18 Oct 15 at NARCH

Allergic Skin Disease

Completed on 14 Aug 15 at Okeford Veterinary Centre

Narch Educational Seminar

Completed on 14 Jun 15 at Narch

First Aid Refresher

Completed on 20 Apr 15 at Bicton College

Allerfic Skin Disease

Completed on 15 Jan 15 at Okeford Veterinary Centre

Narch Education Seninar

Completed on 11 Sep 14 at Narch Commitee

Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Reading

Completed on 01 Sep 14 at Home Study

Narch Osteoarthritis Education Seminar Bristol

Completed on 09 Mar 14 at Narch

Disorders of the Canine Stifle Joint and Hip and Elbow Dysplasia

Completed on 28 Oct 13 at Greyfriars

NARCH Education Seminar

Completed on 08 Sep 13 at Greyfriars

5th NARCH Education Seminar

Completed on 30 Sep 12 at Greyfriars

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Practice

Completed on 30 Sep 12 at Greyfriars

Top up to Level 3

Completed on 11 Oct 11 at Greyfriars